Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 71 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 71 and 94 is 6674.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 71 and 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 71 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 ÷ 94 = 0 remainder 71 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 71 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 2 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 68 | 11764 |
| 60 and 116 | 1740 |
| 168 and 120 | 840 |
| 107 and 161 | 17227 |
| 190 and 57 | 570 |